FETC '08: January 22-25 in Orlando

Mark your calendar! FETC 2008 is taking place in the Sunshine State next month. Discovery Education is one of the Platinum Sponsors for this national event, along with a host of other leaders in educational technology. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, check out the opening keynote speaker sponsored by DE!

FETC is a great way to connect with educators across the nation and to show your support for the Discovery Educators Network. Need more information? Check out the FETC’s homepage www.fetc.org , where you can view the conference’s brochure… or better yet, download it and share with other educators in your area. Already heading to Orlando? Let us know!

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